[DeTomaso] Sparkplugs

[Kirby Schrader]

I agree.

Fouled two sets of magnificent platinums.

Went back to Autolites and.... guess what.... yeah... it ran perfectly.

On Apr 19, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Will Kooiman wrote:

> I tried once on a carbureted car, and they fouled badly.  I switched to
> Autolites - nothing special - and it ran perfectly.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> Behalf Of Tom Shinrock
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:24 AM
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Sparkplugs
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> 
> So what happens if you use platinum plugs?   
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
> To: detomaso <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 9:36 pm
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Sparkplugs
> 
> 
> +1
> Agree all... only run NGK in my engines.  Those are the right numbers.  
> I prefer the UR4.
> 
> Asa Jay
> 
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> On 4/18/2012 7:49 AM, Thomas Tornblom wrote:
>> 2012-04-18 16:34, MikeLDrew at aol.com skrev:
>>> In a message dated 4/18/12 6 37 7, harvstr501 at aol.com writes:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Have 73 with 351c mild cam 650carb.....what spark plugs to use?
>>>> 
>>> Any *conventional* spark plugs will be fine.   Avoid the gimmick plugs,
>>> platinum, multi-prong, etc. etc. Platinum plugs especially won't work, as
> 
> they
>>> have a very narrow operating range and require the precision fuel
> metering
>>> that only fuel injection can provide.
>>> 
>>> I happen to use NGK but that's down to a religious preference more than
>>> anything else.
>> +1.
>> 
>> I'm currently using NGK UR4.
>> 
>> I've used BPR5FS, BPR6FS and BP7FS in the past.
>> 
>>> Just go to the auto parts store and ask for standard plugs for a '72
>>> Mustang with a 351C, and you'll be golden. :>)
>>> 
>>> Mike
>> Thomas
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